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undercarriage paint #146419 06/27/09 04:37 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 276 Buffalo Minn PAPA-K OP Backyard Mechanic
OP PAPA-K Backyard Mechanic Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 276 Buffalo Minn	What is the proper name of the paint of the undercarriage? the red oxide brownish looking color of the floorpans trunk interior floor etc? I have decided I need some (and I need it now or whenever I find out what it is) for my project. Thank you in advance

Wilwood Engineering1955-1957

Willwood Engineering

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Re: undercarriage paint PAPA-K #146458 06/28/09 09:08 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 279 See the USA in your Chevrolet bowtieollie Backyard Mechanic
bowtieollie Backyard Mechanic Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 279 See the USA in your Chevrolet	Hi Papa, When the car was built, it was red oxide primer and was lacquer based. Today, most of us restoring these cars are using red oxide primer- but its EPOXY or a 2K paint system. Much better at corrosion protection and durability than the old lacquer was. Hope that helps... Oliver J. Giorgi Technical Advisor 1958 Passenger Car

Re: undercarriage paint PAPA-K #146533 06/29/09 10:56 PM
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OP PAPA-K Backyard Mechanic Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 276 Buffalo Minn	Thanks thats great

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